HC Deb 21 October 1953 vol 518 c270W
95. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the nature of his instructions to the British Electricity Authority and the Gas Council in regard to promotional advertising; and whether he has now removed all restrictions and inhibitions formerly imposed.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

I have fully discussed with the nationalised gas and electricity industries the lines on which their advertising and publicity should be conducted. I am now satisfied that it is best for the Boards themselves to have full responsibility in this matter, and I believe that they will exercise this discretion in line with the national interest. The former restrictions have accordingly ceased to apply.